Tim Patrick Coming Off Two-Touchdown Game

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick had just four catches for 44 yards in the Week 13 loss to the Chiefs, but he rewarded his fantasy managers by finding the end zone twice to move his total to five touchdowns on the season. Patrick has been outperforming expectations all season long with Courtland Sutton (knee) […]

Melvin Gordon III Looking To Keep Momentum

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III had his best game of the season in last week's loss to the Chiefs, rushing for a season-high 131 yards on 15 carries. He also had one catch for 11 yards. The problem is that Phillip Lindsay continues to be a thorn in Gordon's side with the two […]

Mike Evans Good To Go For Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) had a hamstring scare earlier in the week but that the wideout will be good to go for Week 14 against the Vikings after he returned to practice on Friday. Evans has been seeing slightly more targets over the last three […]

Steelers Activate Maurkice Pouncey From COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated center Maurkice Pouncey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Pouncey has missed the team's last two games against the Ravens and the Washington Football Team, and the offense has struggled in both of those games. But the Steelers are getting both Pouncey and running back James Conner back in Week 14 […]

Frank Gore Remains In Concussion Protocol

New York Jets running back Frank Gore (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury on the first drive of the game last week. At this point so late in the week, it's unlikely that Gore will be available to play in Week 14 against the Seahawks. Ty Johnson stepped up […]

Jamison Crowder Questionable Against Seahawks

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) is questionable for Week 14 against the Seahawks. Crowder was added to the injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice, as he's been fighting through soft-tissue injuries for most of the year. With rookie Denzel Mims out with personal issues, Crowder would be in line […]

Curtis Samuel, Shaq Thompson Activated From COVID-19 List

The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Curtis Samuel, linebacker Shaq Thompson and defensive tackle Derrick Brown from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. All three are practicing after having been deemed high-risk close contacts. D.J. Moore tested positive early this week and won't play in Week 14 against Denver, giving Samuel and Robby Anderson more upside. […]

Cubs Could Hang On To Kris Bryant

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer said he "absolutely" sees a path in which third baseman Kris Bryant could remain with the team in 2021. Bryant has been available in a trade for more than a year with the Cubs looking to bring down their payroll, but Hoyer said there's no trade imminent for the former […]

David Johnson Might Not Make Trip To Chicago

Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel said that running back David Johnson may not make the trip to Chicago to face the Bears in Week 14 due to a personal issue that has caused him to miss practice. Johnson returned from injury in Week 13 and ran the ball 10 times for 44 yards […]

Yankees Trying To Keep DJ LeMahieu

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team has continued negotiations with infielder DJ LeMahieu as the team tries to retain the American League MVP finalist. The 32-year-old is reportedly looking for a five-year deal in the $100 million range after the AL batting champion hit .364 in 2020. He's also slashed an […]

Josh Allen Has Taken The Next Step

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen ranks in the top five in completion percentage (fourth at 69.9), pass and rushing yards (fourth, 3,725), pass and rush TDs (fourth, 32) and 20-plus yard passes (third, 48). He's also seventh in passer rating (105.9). Allen has joined Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes as the only QBs with 3,700-plus […]

Jason Peters To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that offensive tackle Jason Peters (toe) will have toe surgery and will miss the rest of the 2020 season. It's more bad news for a once solid Eagles offensive line that has been decimated by injuries this year. Peters made the move from left tackle to right guard […]

D'Andre Swift Trending In The Right Direction

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that rookie running back D'Andre Swift (illness), who has missed the last three games with a concussion and an illness, is trending in the right direction to play in Week 14 against the Packers. Green Bay's defense is extremely vulnerable on the ground, allowing the third-most fantasy […]

Julio Jones Out Against Chargers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Chargers. Interim head coach Raheem Morris said the team will decide at another time whether to shut Jones down for the rest of the season after he's now missed four games this season with the same ailment. It's the […]

Cam Newton Remains Patriots Starting QB

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick decisively said that "Cam's our quarterback" after the 24-3 loss to the Rams on Thursday night in Week 14. Newton was pulled early in the fourth quarter for Jarrett Stidham after finishing just 9-for-16 for 119 yards and an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Stidham, a […]

Cubs Interested In Reunion With Jon Lester

There remains mutual interest between the Chicago Cubs and veteran left-hander Jon Lester, who became a free agent when the team declined his $25 million 2021 option. "We've been very consistent in our communication with his representatives," president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. "If things could work out, we'd love to have him back." […]

Salvador Perez Wins AL Comeback Player Of The Year

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was named the 2020 American League Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday. Perez, a six-time All-Star, was also named to the All-MLB first team on Wednesday. He sat out all of the 2019 season after having Tommy John surgery and missed the start of summer camp this year […]

Daniel Bard Wins NL Comeback Player Of The Year

Colorado Rockies right-hander Daniel Bard was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday. Bard returned to the big leagues in 2020 after a six-year hiatus. He had a 1.93 ERA over 73 appearances back in 2010 but began dealing with injuries and mechanical issues in 2012. Bard spent most of the […]

Rangers Acquire Nate Lowe From Rays

The Texas Rangers acquired infielder Nate Lowe and minor league first baseman Jake Guenther from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor league catcher and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez, infielder Osleivis Basabe and outfielder Alexander Ovalles. Lowe, 25, hit .224 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 21 games last season and […]

Phillies Finalizing Deal With Dave Dombrowski

The Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a deal with Dave Dombrowski to take over as their president of baseball operations on Thursday, according to sources. The Phillies signed outfielder Bryce Harper and traded for catcher J.T. Realmuto before the 2019 season, but the team has since finished fourth and third in the National League East. Philly's […]

Richard Sherman May Not Be Back In 2021

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said it would take something out of the ordinary for him to return to the team in 2021. The salary cap is expected to drop next year and the 49ers are slated to have around 40 players reach free agency, including left tackle Trent Williams. San Fran is expected […]

Larry Fitzgerald Lost Weight Due To COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said he feels better now after testing positive for COVID-19, but he still can't taste or smell anything and dropped around nine pounds. "There were a couple days I didn't feel great," Fitzgerald said. The 37-year-old veteran missed the last two games but is planning on playing in Week […]

Ravens Put Dez Bryant On COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens officially placed wide receiver Dez Bryant on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Bryant was warming up to play against his former team, the Cowboys, on Tuesday night when he was told just before kickoff that he had tested positive for the virus. The veteran receiver claimed he had tested negative for COVID-19 […]

Bills Give Brandon Beane A Multi-Year Extension

The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a multi-year contract extension on Thursday that will keep him in Buffalo through the 2025 season. Buffalo has become an AFC East division favorite and one of the top squads in the AFC under Beane. Head coach Sean McDermott signed an extension through the 2025 season […]

Steelers Defense Loses Another Linebacker

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed linebacker Vince Williams on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday after the linebacking group just lost linebacker Robert Spillane to the Injured Reserve after he suffered an injury in the loss to Washington on Monday. Pittsburgh's defense is also without linebackers Devin Bush and Bud Dupree after they both tore their ACLs. […]

A.J. Dillon Returns From COVID-19 List

Green Bay Packers rookie running back A.J. Dillon said on his Twitter account that he's back at practice on Thursday after spending six weeks on the COVID-19 list. The second-round rookie out of Boston College last played in Week 8 against the Vikings when he had five carries for 21 yards rushing. Dillon's return is […]

Drew Brees Working On The Side At Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (lung, ribs) was present at practice on Thursday but didn't participate. Instead, Brees was working off to the side. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is progressing well in his rehab, but he's more likely to return in Week 15 in a showdown against the Chiefs. That means that […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Play In Week 14

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that he doesn't expect running back Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) to play in Week 14 against the Broncos. Fantasy managers that were hoping to get McCaffrey back for the start of the fantasy postseason will be very disappointed. It'll be the fourth straight missed game for the All-Pro […]

Mike Evans Doesn't Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday but did not practice on Thursday. Mid-week downgrades are never a good thing, so Evans could be a game-time decision for Week 14 against the Vikings. Fantasy managers will want to see Evans get in at least a limited practice on […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Present Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) was not seen for the portion of practice on Thursday open to the media. It's been one thing after another for McCaffrey, who was the first overall pick in the vast majority of fantasy drafts. He tweaked his quad at practice last week and is now in […]